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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Soest
Rüthen

Cross in the forest near Sauerland – Pöppelsche Valley loop from Nettelstädt

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Soest
Rüthen

Cross in the forest near Sauerland – Pöppelsche Valley loop from Nettelstädt

Moderate

4.7

(34)

84

hikers

Cross in the forest near Sauerland – Pöppelsche Valley loop from Nettelstädt

04:07

15.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Talsystem der Pöppelsche mit Hoinkhauser Bach

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Cross in the forest near Sauerland

Highlight • Monument

It is not a summit cross, but a cross in the forest. You can rest, listen to birdsong or listen to yourself.
A poem by Johannes Kandel follows as a small suggestion:

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2

4.52 km

Effeln Tree Education Trail

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All native trees are planted there and signposted

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3

4.74 km

4

7.30 km

Picnic Table in Sauerland Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

Just freshly renewed. Perfect place to take a break after the round in the valley.

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5

10.9 km

Pöppelsche Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Sturdy shoes and fitness required.

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6

11.0 km

Bench With a View of the Valley

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7

11.2 km

8

11.7 km

The Pöppelsche is an only occasionally water-bearing Schledde, which falls dry on over 250 days a year. In winter, the stream running in the karstified area almost always carries water, …

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

1.73 km

533 m

220 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

4.94 km

1.55 km

877 m

429 m

346 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

35 %

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